F.A. Cup Third Round (1955)

Blackpool, Lancashire. Start of the 3rd round F.A. (Football Association) Cup match between Blackpool and York City in Blackpool. LV. Blackpool in light shirts kick-off. LV. Crowd. SV. towards, Stanley Matthews running with the ball, he passes inside but a close packed York defence quickly stops the inside forwards. Matthews collects again, he centres, but Howe is there to head away. Matthews again receives but a quick tackle by Storey robs Matthews and Howe is there again to boot the ball up field. SV. York attack a clever back heal by Arthur Bottom, looks dangerous but Garrett is there to clear. SV. Fenton dribbling with the ball he beats Gratix, but a nice slide tackle robs him, but Blackpool are glad to kick out. SV. Crowd. SV. Storey throws in, he receives the return pass, cleverly beats his man, centres, but the ball swerves towards goal completely beating Farm. SV. Crowd cheering, & SCU. LV. Stanley Matthews dribbling with the ball, he passes inside to an unmarked team mate who fires in a long rang